How do we not become violent in an age of violence? How can we find another way when in our world, and even in our Church, violence seems to have made such terrible inroads?
God's Word on Sunday: There is no future in living in the past
By Fr. Scott Lewis, S.JFifth Sunday of Lent, April 7 (Year C) Isaiah 43:16-21; Psalm 126; Philippians 3:8-14; John 8:1-11
The motto of God could well be “I am about to do a new thing!”
Fr. Ron Rolheiser: Our struggle for proper celebration
By Fr. Ron RolheiserWe don’t know how to celebrate things as they’re meant to be celebrated.
Greatest commandment must be lived
By Fr. Scott Lewis S.J.30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Oct. 29 (Year A) Exodus 22:21-27; Psalm 18; 1 Thessalonians 1:5c-10; Matthew 22:34-40
Cry for help is a sign of being truly rich
By Fr. Ron RolheiserA number of years ago I attended a funeral. The man to whom we were saying goodbye had enjoyed a full and rich life.
Paul’s advice puts our mission in focus
By Fr. Scott Lewis, S.J27th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Oct. 8 (Year A) Isaiah 5:1-7; Psalm 80; Philippians 4:6-9; Matthew 21:33-43
What does a song or poem about a vineyard say about Israel, God and Jesus?
Martyrdom is about much more than suffering
By Mary Marrocco“The blood of the martyrs is the seed of the Church.”
Commitment means killing off demons
By Fr. Ron RolheiserIn his autobiography, Eric Clapton, the famed rock and blues artist, writes very candidly about his long struggle with an addiction to alcohol.
Faith: It’s never too late to ask for God’s mercy
By Fr. Scott Lewis, S.J25th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Sept. 24 (Year A) Isaiah 55:6-9; Psalm 145; Philippians 1:20-24, 27; Matthew 20:1-16
We often search high and low for something precious that we cannot find. Convinced that it has been lost or stolen, we might even replace it. Then, lo and behold, we find it in the most obvious place, sometimes staring us right in the face.
Faith: Fruitfulness defines true success
By Fr. Ron RolheiserThere’s a real difference between our achievements and our fruitfulness, between our successes and the actual good that we bring into the world.
Faith: Forgiveness is not an option: just do it
By Fr. Scott Lewis, S.J24th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A) Sept. 17 (Sirach 27:30- 28:7; Psalm 103; Romans 14:7-9; Matthew 18:21-35)
Anger, wrath and resentment can poison the mind, body and soul. They can make people miserable and unhappy, or even ruin physical health. Left unchecked, these emotions can destroy families, work environments, societies and even peace between nations.